2008 BMW M6 vs. 1965 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 2008 BMW M6 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1965 BMW 3200 CS. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 3200 CS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M6 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1965 BMW 3200 CS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 BMW 3200 CS. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 BMW 3200 CS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M6 | 1965 BMW 3200 CS | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M6 | 3200 CS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
